Subtract 96/36 from 18/72
1st number: 18/72, 2nd number: 2 24/36
18/72 - 96/36 is -29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
18/72 = 18 × 1/72 × 1 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
96/36 = 96 × 2/36 × 2 = 192/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/72 - 192/72 = 18 - 192/72 = -174/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/12
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